This Privacy Statement explains how https://yourbeautybard.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information in connection with the operation of the Your Beauty Bard platform.
What Information Do We Collect?
Personal information is data that can be used to directly or indirectly identify you. It also includes anonymous information linked to data that can directly or indirectly identify you. It does not include information that has been irreversibly anonymized or aggregated.
We collect information when you:
- Register on our site
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Respond to a survey
When registering, you may be asked to provide your name, email address, mailing address, or phone number. You may also visit our site anonymously.
What Do We Use Your Information For?
We use the information you provide for the following purposes:
- To personalize your experience: Helps us better respond to your needs.
- To improve our website: Based on your feedback, we strive to enhance our offerings.
- To improve customer service: Enables us to respond effectively to your requests.
- To administer promotions or surveys: Facilitates contests, special promotions, or surveys.
- To send periodic emails: Your email may be used to send updates about our site or other relevant information.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our processing of your personal information will be based on:
- Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)): When you give consent for specific purposes.
- Contractual Necessity (GDPR Article 6(1)(b)): For performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps.
- Legal Obligations (GDPR Article 6(1)(c)): To comply with our legal obligations.
- Legitimate Interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)): When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at Hello@YourBeautyBard.com.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to your personal information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal limitations.
- Restriction: Request restricted data processing.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format or have it transferred to another party.
- Objection: Object to data processing, particularly for direct marketing.
To exercise your rights, contact us at Hello@YourBeautyBard.com. We may request verification of your identity for security reasons.
How Do We Protect Your Information?
We use security measures like Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect your information during transmission. Your private information (e.g., credit card data) will not be stored on our servers after a transaction.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience, store preferences, and analyze site traffic using tools like Google Analytics. Before placing any non-essential cookies, we will request your explicit consent through our cookie banner. You can manage your cookie preferences through this banner or directly in your browser settings.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe our processing of your personal data infringes data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, especially in the European Union (EU) member state where you reside or work.
Data Retention
We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, such as maintaining your account or complying with legal requirements. Transaction records may be kept for a minimum of 7 years for accounting purposes.
Affiliate Data & Third-Party Links
As an affiliate marketer, we participate in affiliate programs. When you click on affiliate links, third-party providers may track your referrals and collect information such as clicks. We do not sell products directly but earn commissions from referrals.
Occasionally, we may include links to third-party websites. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or activities. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before interacting with them.
Disclosure of Information to Outside Parties
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to outside parties, except trusted third parties who help us operate our website or provide services. These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, property, or safety of others.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page, along with the updated modification date.
Last Updated: October 19, 2024
Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at Hello@YourBeautyBard.com